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LC55 DCY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DCY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light flashing on dash

Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light flashing on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,525 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,525 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,851 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,931 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,470 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 43,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,309 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 40,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,428 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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LC55 DCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,423 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC55 DCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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